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About 400 species of flora and fauna have been cataloged. The entire loop is strenuous.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For permission and release forms please contact the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Ferrum College at 540-365-4370.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tour may be arranged or for more information and images, go to website at: https:\/\/www.ferrum.edu\/school-of-undergraduate-studies\/projects\/dehart-botanical-gardens\/ <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 172 acre natural area is on the north side of a mountain range near Fred Clifton Park in Patrick County, VA. 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